How to Have the Best Invisalign® Experience

How to Have the Best Invisalign® Experience

There’s no doubt that Invisalign ® is an advanced orthodontic treatment. There’s no need for metal brackets and wires. But how do you make sure you have the best experience with your Invisalign ® treatment?

Here are some tips that can guide you to enjoying your time with Invisalign ® and getting the best results.

Choose the Right Dentist

Nothing will make more of a difference in your Invisalign ® experience than your choice of dentist. You’ll be seeing your dentist a lot over the treatment time, so make sure they’re someone you feel comfortable talking to and working with.

It’s also best to make sure the dentist is experienced in working with Invisalign. You want someone who can anticipate and adjust if issues arise.

Also make sure that you’ve chosen a quality cosmetic dentist who can supplement Invisalign ® with other cosmetic dentistry procedures. Teeth whitening is a common request. Other times, people realize that they aren’t happy with the shape of some of their teeth and want porcelain veneers to help reshape them. If you dentist is comfortable with these procedures, you can get them done right after Invisalign ® treatment finishes.

Enjoy Taking Your Aligners Out

One of the best things about Invisalign ® is that you can take them out to enjoy whatever foods you want. There are no diet restrictions. So go ahead and take your aligners out and enjoy some time your favorite dishes.

You can even take your aligners out just because you want to. Maybe you want a rest, or maybe you’re spending some close-up time with someone special and don’t want to keep the aligners in. Whatever the reason, it’s good to enjoy the benefits of Invisalign ®.

But Keep Them in Most of the Time

However, it’s best not to go too crazy with taking your aligners out. You should keep your aligners in about 20 hours a day to stay on schedule. Otherwise, your treatment could take longer.

Don’t Rush Aligners

Some people think they can get through treatment faster if they rush through the series of their aligners. But that’s not true. It takes time for your body to reshape the bone around the teeth. If you try to do too many aligners too quickly, your teeth might not be stable enough to make new movements properly.

Wear Your Retainer

It wouldn’t be a very good Invisalign ® experience if your results didn’t last. That’s what would happen if you chose not to wear your retainer. After orthodontic treatment, your teeth aren’t fully supported in the bones–it’s still being repaired after being reshaped. This means that bite forces could cause them to go back to where they were or maybe move to a different position.

Retainers keep your teeth in place so that the bone can heal and keep them in their permanent locations.

Start Your Best Invisalign ® Experience

If you would like to start your new Invisalign ® experience in Westchester County, please call (914) 526-2144 Advanced Dentistry of Mohegan Lake today for an appointment with a cosmetic dentist.